Synonyms of frazzled

frazzled

verb

past tense of frazzle

1

as in frayed

to damage or diminish by continued friction

years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frayed
• eroded
• wore
• rubbed
• reduced
• chafed
• abraded
• fretted
• galled
• rasped
• shaved
• erased
• scraped
• sharpened
• corraded
• gnawed
• ate
• scuffed
• scoured
• chewed
• sandpapered
• ground
• filed
• grazed
• grated
• sandblasted
• wiped (away)
• nibbled
• corroded
• bit
• disintegrated
• decomposed
• wore out
• rubbed out
• dissolved
• honed
• whetted
• broke down
• broke up

2

as in exhausted

to use up all the physical energy of

trying to hold down two full-time jobs had completely frazzled him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhausted
• tired
• wore
• killed
• drained
• fatigued
• busted
• wearied
• harassed
• wasted
• fagged
• burned out
• knocked out
• washed out
• broke
• weakened
• wore out
• did in
• enervated
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• tuckered (out)
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• sapped
• outwore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• energized
• strengthened
• relaxed
• rested
• invigorated
• rejuvenated
• vitalized
• unwound

3

as in distracted

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

an endless series of dietary warnings that had served only to frazzle the general public

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distracted
• disturbed
• alarmed
• worried
• bothered
• concerned
• agitated
• unsettled
• angered
• upset
• annoyed
• distressed
• perturbed
• haunted
• plagued
• dismayed
• irritated
• disquieted
• unhinged
• confused
• flurried
• discomforted
• derailed
• discomposed
• rattled
• distempered
• exasperated
• ailed
• embarrassed
• fussed
• harried
• weirded out
• freaked (out)
• exercised
• undid
• aggravated
• bugged
• flustered
• harassed
• peeved
• irked
• vexed
• discouraged
• riled
• hagrode
• nettled
• pestered
• chafed
• fretted
• grated
• bedeviled
• nonplussed
• mortified
• put off
• piqued
• disconcerted
• galled
• put out
• jarred
• dispirited
• discomfited
• fazed
• confounded
• unnerved
• daunted
• abashed
• disheartened
• demoralized
• got
• chivied
• shook up
• discountenanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• soothed
• quieted
• composed
• settled
• alleviated
• allayed
• assuaged
• tranquilized
• pacified
• appeased
• placated
• mollified
• conciliated
• propitiated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frazzled

Somehow the small exchange had left me unaccountably frazzled, almost bereft. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has tied up freight in the Strait of Hormuz and frazzled supply chains globally, has further delayed efforts to build infrastructure that would support the sector’s growth, the senators argued. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

While the All-American slider features lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and thousand island dressing on a King's Hawaiian roll, the Canadian Maple Slider appeals to a different palate with bacon jam, crispy bacon, frazzled onions and maple syrup drizzle on a King's Hawaiian roll. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

The Sabres were clearly frazzled. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026

Jennifer seemed frazzled, and her apartment was in disarray with clothes and shoes strewn everywhere. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026

The bird frazzled completely once Bernardo Silva received a red card for handball, above, early in yesterday’s second leg, conceding a penalty in the process. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Kidman is frazzled and raw in an effective way. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

The Olympics are leaving everyone frazzled. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026